Martinique transit visa

Many passengers can change planes without a visa if they stay in the airport's international transit area. Some passengers still need an airport transit visa.

Ways to get a Martinique transit visa

Airport transit without a visa
Transit without a visa
Passengers staying only in the international transit area qualify, unless they belong to a category that needs an airport transit visa for the European part of France.
Airport transit visa
Visa needed
Passengers in the categories that require an airport transit visa for the European part of France need one.
Crew transit without a visa
Transit without a visa
Airline and ship crew members qualify.
Cruise transit with a qualifying visa or residence permit
Transit without a visa
Cruise passengers qualify if they hold a visa for any French territory, or a residence permit for Andorra, Canada, Japan, Monaco, San Marino or the United States.
Stay
Up to 24 hours.
Cruise transit while staying on board
Transit without a visa
Cruise passengers who do not leave the ship qualify.

Who needs it

Passengers in the same categories that need an airport transit visa for the European part of France also need one for airport transit in Martinique. Those categories are not listed here.

Who doesn't

Other passengers staying only in the international transit area, airline and ship crew members, and certain cruise passengers can transit without a visa.

Changing planes

Can you stay airside?: Yes, without a visa if you stay in the transit area
Leaving the airport: The airport transit exemption applies only inside the international transit area. To leave that area, you must meet Martinique's entry rules.
Transit without a visa: Stay only in the airport's international transit area and do not belong to a category that needs an airport transit visa for the European part of France. Separate exemptions apply to crew and certain cruise passengers.

Good to know

For visa-free airport transit, remain in the international transit area.
The 24-hour limits for certain cruise exemptions are not airport transit limits.
No maximum airport transit time is given.
The nationalities and other categories that require an airport transit visa are not listed here.

Questions

Do I need a transit visa for Martinique?

Passengers in the same categories that need an airport transit visa for the European part of France also need one for airport transit in Martinique. Those categories are not listed here. Other passengers staying only in the international transit area, airline and ship crew members, and certain cruise passengers can transit without a visa.

What are the ways to get a transit visa for Martinique?

There are 5 options: Airport transit without a visa (transit without a visa); Airport transit visa (a visa from an embassy); Crew transit without a visa (transit without a visa); Cruise transit with a qualifying visa or residence permit (transit without a visa); Cruise transit while staying on board (transit without a visa).

Can I stay inside the airport in Martinique without a visa?

Yes, staying in the international transit area is allowed for most travellers. To leave the airport: The airport transit exemption applies only inside the international transit area. To leave that area, you must meet Martinique's entry rules.

What rules do I have to follow on a Martinique transit visa?

For visa-free airport transit, remain in the international transit area. The 24-hour limits for certain cruise exemptions are not airport transit limits.

Does my passport change whether I need a transit visa for Martinique?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Martinique visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a transit visa for Martinique be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Martinique transit visa rules?

On Martinique's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my transit visa once I am in Martinique?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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